Dear Reader,
In keeping with tradition, it is our pleasure to present to you the
Spring 2015 issue of Laurels. We found inspiration for the theme while
thumbing through the 1940 edition of the Webster’s Dictionary - an
essential tool to any writer of the time.
As bibliophiles, we swooned over Webster’s old typeface and
ebooks and websites make thousands of books and pieces of information
accessible to anyone at any place, any time, there is something to be said
about retaining the character of the hardbound copy. Wanting to capture
the character of the relic while paying homage to its humble appearance,
we came up with the idea of Saving Webster.
We hope, most ardently, that the tangible copies of Webster and
its more modern editions will not be lost through time.
It goes without saying that this publication relies on the students
who submit their work. I would like to say, on behalf of the Laurels staff,
it was an absolute pleasure to read through your work, to get to know you
And I would also like to thank our relentless faculty advisor, Dr. Janet
Lowery, for her patience, trust, faith and constant encouragement; she
has been our biggest supporter since day one and without her guidance,
the publication would not be what it is today. I would also like to thank
our editorial board: Dr. Clinton Brand, Dr. Shannon Forbes, and Fr.
Romanus Muoneke. Finally, I would like to thank the staff for all the time
and effort they put into completing this issue. This magazine would not
exist if it were not for their dedication. I am delighted to have had the
opportunity to learn and grow with each and every one of you personally
and professionally throughout the course of the semester.
Sincerely,
Elaine Rivera
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